prolonged drought

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a drought that continues for a long time

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  • A prolonged drought can lead to widespread famine and water shortages.
  • The region is suffering from a prolonged drought, which has decimated crop yields.
  • Historians believe a prolonged drought contributed to the collapse of the ancient civilization.
  • Climate models predict that prolonged droughts will become more common in the future.
  • After months of prolonged drought, the riverbed is completely dry.
  • The agricultural sector's recovery will be slow after such a prolonged drought.
  • If this prolonged drought continues, we will face severe water restrictions.
  • Wildlife has struggled to adapt to the environmental changes caused by the prolonged drought.
  • The government declared a state of emergency in response to the prolonged drought.
  • This is the most prolonged drought the area has experienced in over a century.